Home News and Resources News News 04 Nov, 2021 New internal appointments reinforce product diversification strategy Mark Mathews has been appointed as Head of Product Development and Enam Hussain as Deputy Head of Product Development with immediate effect.  Download PDF We are delighted to announce two internal appointments in support of West's wider product diversification strategy. Mark Mathews has been appointed as Head of Product Development and Enam Hussain as Deputy Head of Product Development with immediate effect.  Both have a detailed knowledge and understanding of West’s joint ventures and will manage the commercial and servicing aspects of the diversification strategy having played integral roles in developing Qwest, Astaara and Nordic Marine Insurance over the last 12 months. These appointments affirm the Club's commitment to focus on its diversification strategy and its objective of enhancing the services and support we can offer our Members and the wider market in all areas of the business. Mark and Enam will work to strengthen the West’s relationships with its joint venture partners, as well as coordinate the way in which these businesses interact with the Club’s Members. This latter role will include liaison with West Fixed, managed by Damian Mustard, and West Offshore, which is overseen by Will Tobin. Mark and Enam will also continue in their existing roles as Deputy Head of Underwriting (London) and Head of Claims (Eastern Team) respectively. Tom Bowsher, Group CEO: “Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, I am pleased to report that Qwest, Astaara, and Nordic Marine have been making positive progress with the West’s support. We are confident that our Members’ interests are best served through a broad array of services that not only strengthen and complement our core offering, but that are driven by an innovative approach to meeting their needs at every stage of the voyage. I would like to wish Mark and Enam all the very best